2025 South Bend Scholarships

South Bend residents deal with the same financial burden of college education as the rest of the United States. The median household income for South Bend residents is $37,441.00, and 10.8% of households earn at least $100,000 annually. We compiled this scholarship database to help residents of South Bend, IN more easily afford a college education. The scholarship search tool lets you easily browse all types of scholarships by location, type and school.

24.3% of South Bend residents have a college degree or higher, while 30.4% have a high school degree but no more and 16.6% have less than a high school education. Furthermore, 28.7% have at least some college education, 14.5% have a bachelor’s degree but no higher, and 9.8% have a graduate degree. It’s clear that a significant percentage of South Bend residents aspire to higher education outcomes, but it’s likely that finances get in the way.

Currently, 14.3% of people living in South Bend, IN are between the ages of 10 to 19, and another 15.4% are in their twenties. This age demographic is poised to take advantage of the below scholarships in South Bend.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for South Bend, IN residents?

There are 978 scholarships totaling $2,068,486.00 available to South Bend residents.

Are these scholarships available for South Bend high school students?

Yes, all high school students in South Bend can apply to these scholarships.

Are these scholarships available for current college students in South Bend?

Yes, all current college students and undergraduates in South Bend can apply to these scholarships. Other types of applicants include nursing students, teachers, working moms, etc.

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Educational Leadership Graduate Fellowship
Sponsor:
Phi Delta Kappa International
Applicant must be a full-time graduate student in any field of education and a member in good standing of Phi Delta Kappa. Selection based upon written essay, transcript, recommendation, and involvement with Phi Delta Kappa.
Deadline:
June 30
$1,500.00
Indiana Minority Teacher Scholarship
Sponsor:
State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana
Applicant must be a black or Hispanic Indiana resident with a minimum 2.0 GPA who agrees to teach in Indiana upon certification. Award may be used at Indiana schools only.
Deadline:
None
$4,000.00
Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship Grant for Prospective Educators
Sponsor:
Phi Delta Kappa International
Applicant must be a current high school senior or college undergraduate student looking to, or already majoring in education. Selection is based upon recommendations, written essay, academic standing, and leadership activities.
Deadline:
April 2
$1,250.00
Oratorical Contest Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Legion - Indiana
Applicant must be a student under the age of 20, participate in local contests and must attend an Indiana high school. Speech must be on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution.
Deadline:
December 21
$1,550.00
Harold E. Ennes/Robert Greenberg Scholarship
Sponsor:
Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE)
Applicant must have a career interest in the technical aspects of broadcasting and must be recommended by two members of the SBE. Preference is given to SBE members and applicants who are employed at least part-time in broadcast engineering. Recipient must submit 400- to 500-word technical paper on broadcast engineering topic...
Deadline:
July 1
$1,000.00
Hutton Honors College Scholarship
Sponsor:
Indiana University Bloomington
Applicant must rank in the upper 10 percent of their graduating class, have a minimum combined SAT score of 1300 and/or a composite ACT score of 30, in addition to being admitted to the university by December 1 of their high school senior year. Selection for scholarship is based upon standardized...
Deadline:
December 1
$6,000.00
Nursing Fund Scholarship
Sponsor:
State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana
Applicant must be an Indiana resident and demonstrate financial need. Award may be used at Indiana schools only.
Deadline:
None
$5,000.00
Special Education Services Scholarship
Sponsor:
State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana
Applicant must be an Indiana resident with a minimum 2.0 GPA who agrees to teach in Indiana upon certification. Award may be used at Indiana schools only.
Deadline:
None
$1,000.00
Presidential Scholarship
Sponsor:
Ball State University
Incoming Honors College students are automatically considered for this award.
Deadline:
March 1 (priority)
$12,000.00
National Oratorical Contest Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Legion
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident under 20 years of age, must be attending high school or junior high, and must compete in the American Legion oratorical contest at the national level. Award must be used at a college or university in the U.S. for actual school costs,...
Deadline:
December
$19,000.00
American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year
Sponsor:
American Legion
Applicant must be the son or grandson of an American Legion or auxiliary member and must be either an Eagle Scout who has received a scout religious emblem, a registered active member of a Boy Scout troop or Varsity Scout team sponsored by an American Legion post or auxiliary unit, or...
Deadline:
March 1
$10,000.00
Eight and Forty Lung and Respiratory Nursing Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Legion
Applicant must be a registered nurse seeking advanced preparation for a full-time position in supervision, administration, or teaching with a direct relationship to lung and respiratory control.
Deadline:
May 15
$3,000.00
Youth Scholarship Fund of IBHA, Inc.
Sponsor:
International Buckskin Horse Association (IBHA)
Applicant must be a member of IBHA who has participated in IBHA Youth events for a minimum of two years. Applicant must be under the age of 22 with excellent test scores, strong recommendations, and participation in school/community activities.
Deadline:
March 1
$1,500.00
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